Background

After a presentation about the work that the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation is doing with the community, the Rotary Club of Brighton North indicated that the Club would fund a scholarship for an Indigenous person wishing to undertake vocational studies


Scholarship Funding

One (1) scholarship of $1,000 will be made available to a member of the Indigenous community who is seeking vocational training to acquire employment skills.

Funding is intended for –

 tuition fees
 materials fees
 equipment
 other assistance where applicable


Eligibility

Applications made on the Rotary Club of Brighton North Scholarship Application Form available below or from the Foundation Executive Officer, ccef@chisholm.edu.au will be accepted from any person who meets at least one of the following eligibility requirements:

 Economic barriers to further study
 Individual or family adversity
 Excessive relocation or changes of school
 Economic barriers to further study

and is:

 From either Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, with papers and/or supporting documentation indicating acceptance by the local Indigenous community as to their Aboriginality status.

Holders of a Low Income Card are encouraged to apply.

NOTE: It is strongly advised that applicants indicate clearly on the Application Form any disadvantages to further study, which may include current or lifetime experiences.

CCEF Rotary Brighton North Scholarship Guidelines 2012.doc

CCEF Rotary Brighton North Application Form 2012.doc